hyssop

hys·sop  (hsp)

n.

1. A woody Eurasian plant (Hyssopus officinalis) having spikes of small blue flowers and aromatic leaves used in perfumery and as a condiment.

2. Any of several similar or related plants.

3. An unidentified plant mentioned in the Bible as the source of twigs used for sprinkling in certain Hebraic purificatory rites.

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[Middle English ysope, from Old English spe, from Latin hspum, hysspus, from Greek husspos, probably of Semitic origin; akin to Aramaic 'ezob.]

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hyssop

Noun

1. an aromatic plant used in herbal medicine

2. a Biblical plant, used for sprinkling in the ritual practices of the Hebrews [Greek hussōpos]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hyssop - a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil Hyssopus officinalis hyssop - bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests genus Hyssopus, Hyssopus - Eurasian genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs
	2.	hyssop - bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis - a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil